Reverse Vacations: Embracing Discomfort on Holiday

Reverse vacations are a new trend where people choose to be uncomfortable while on holiday.

Instead of staying in luxury hotels and enjoying all the comforts, they might choose to travel without air conditioning, or without a set schedule.

A psychologist named Athul Raj explains that this can help people appreciate what they usually have and make them feel more resilient.

It's not about making the holiday as hard as possible, but about learning something new about yourself.

For example, if you are always online, you might leave your phone behind.

If your life is very scheduled, you might try a few days without a plan.

The idea is to notice how you react to these changes.

However, it's important not to make the holiday too stressful or unsafe.

People who are already very tired or going through a hard time might need comfort instead of a challenge.